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| Millennials, Boomers .. and multigenerational, too! |
There's been quite a bit of fanfare recently noting Millennials are finally entering the new homes market; yet, the median age across the board has gone up 7% since 2000. More startling: the 65+ population has grown 40.5% in the same timeframe.
And, every state has experienced an increase -- or remained constant. Maine has the highest median age (44.6) (compare that to Utah with the lowest at 30.8)!
What ideas might be drawn from these numbers?
Certainly, there's demand for 55+ communities in what are thought of as "traditional 55+" areas (for example, Sumter, FL has a 67.1 age median). McManus suggests that builders and developers consider every area has 55+ potential -- and that there's a significant demand for multigenerational product, as well.
In other words, communities are drawing buyers from a wider audience than ever before -- and the audience is more diverse. What seems to be consistent, McManus notes, is the interest in carefree living. Accessibility -- in terms of interior space as well as outside the community -- and lifestyle -- think both community and surrounding neighborhood amenities -- are drivers as folks think about how they want to live as they get older.
Take a look at recent Solutions Blogs regarding walkability, amenities, green living, even floorplan options -- and how an interactive presentation -- we're highlighting CPS' SalesTouch -- will help tell your story more effectively to the range of today's home shopper audiences.
